The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s founding horn player and “Mr Orchestra" John Ure has died suddenly.

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has an innovative community engagement programme, including working in schools, partnering with dance companies, and much more. CSO's Cathy Irons and Gretchen La Roche explain more.

Charles Owen, described by The Guardian as “one of the finest British pianists of his generation” is in the country to judge the Wallace National Piano Competition. He gives us an insight into what he's looking for from the finalists.

The Jerusalem Quartet give New Zealand String Quartet violist Gillian Ansell a glimpse into their genesis as an ensemble meeting as teenagers in Israel soon after emigrating from the Soviet Union.

This weekend the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra highlights the talents of two of the city's finest musicians - Violinist Tessa Petersen and 'cellist Heleen du Plessis.

John Drummond looks at famous pieces of piano music as windows into the world in which they were created. A composer cannot help but reflect the world he lives in, his understanding of life, his values and his beliefs.

Three talented New Zealand opera singers impressed Sophie Joyce from the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Programme this week at the Circle 100 Scholarship performance. She talks with Eva Radich about supporting young singers and why the competition is so important.

Wearing ear plugs while performing seems counter-intuitive but touring Scottish pianist Steven Osborne knows all too well what happens when you don’t.

With the countdown on to the Wallace National Piano Competition, John Eady, chair of the charitable trust that runs the competition, chooses his favourite performances from years gone by.

This year marks significant birthdays for two of New Zealand’s most highly regarded youth music ensembles. James Judd and David Squire discuss the importance of supporting young people and what's involved in the celebration.